An expert witness is the only witness who
A) Always testifies for the prosecution and Expert Reports
B) Can give an opinion about what happened without having been there
C) Always testifies for the defense
D) Can be deposed out of court
Setting aside due process considerations, confessions obtained by federal law enforcement officers are
A. Controlled exclusively by Miranda v. Arizona (1966 )
B. Always admissible if given voluntarily
C. Excluded if the confession is obtained after a defendant is held for an unreasonable period of
time without being brought before a magistrate
D. Excluded if the confession is obtained after a defendant is held six hours without being
brought before a magistrate
The Supreme Court had in different cases given each of the following as a rationale for the Due Process Clause exclusionary rule against involuntary confessions, EXCEPT
A. To ensure that convictions are based on reliable evidence
B. To elevate the level of police professionalism
C. To deter improper police conduct
D. To assure that a defendant's confession is the product of his free and rational choice
Compare and contrast probable cause, reasonable suspicion, and administrative justification.
What will be an ideal response?
Studies in England and the United States suggest that approximately 5 of all jury verdicts result in the conviction of innocent defendants.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false